Illinois Senate Bill 348 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 19 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-04-16 - Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
Pending: Senate Assignments Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Creates the Commission on the Prevention and Access to Treatment of Addiction Act. Provides that the Commission on the Prevention and Access to Treatment of Addiction is established within, but is not subject to the control of, the Department of Human Services. Provides that the Commission shall work to promote positive mental, emotional, and behavioral health and early intervention for persons with a mental illness, and to prevent substance use disorders among residents of the State. Contains provisions concerning the composition of the Commission and reappointments and vacancies. Provides that the Commission may establish advisory committees to assist its work. Sets forth the duties of the Commission, including: (i) promoting an understanding of the science of prevention, social determinants of health, and trauma-informed care; (ii) making recommendations to the General Assembly that promote behavioral health and prevention issues at the universal, selective, and indicated levels; (iii) hold public hearings and meetings to accept comment from the general public and to seek advice from experts; and other matters. Requires the Commission to submit annual reports to the General Assembly on the state of preventing substance use disorder and promoting behavioral health in Illinois.

ACCESS TO ADDICTION TREATMENT

Sen. Karina Villa [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2021-04-16	Senate	Rule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Assignments
2021-04-14	Senate	Postponed - Behavioral and Mental Health
2021-03-03	Senate	Assigned to Behavioral and Mental Health
2021-02-19	Senate	Referred to Assignments
2021-02-19	Senate	First Reading
2021-02-19	Senate	Filed with Secretary by Sen. Karina Villa

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=348&GAID=16&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=110&GA=102
Text	https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/102/SB/10200SB0348.htm